Cancer Information
Service
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/
1-800-4-CANCER [1-800-442-6237]
The National Cancer Institute provides the Cancer Information Service to
serve the public in understanding scientific cancer research findings.
National Lead Information Center
www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/nlic.htm
1-800-424-LEAD [1-800-424-5323]
The National Lead Information Center (NLIC) provides the general public
and professionals with information about lead hazards and their prevention.
Callers may order an information package or speak to an information specialist.
National Radon Hotline
1-800-SOS-RADON [1-800-767-7236]
The National Safety Council's Radon Hotline provides an informational
recording 24 hours a day through which callers can order an informational
brochure on radon. Those seeking more information can also call 1-800-55-RADON
[1-800-557-2366] to speak with a specialist who can answer specific questions
and provide free, single copies of many radon documents, including EPA's
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon.
National Pesticides Telecommunications Network
National toll-free number: 1-800-858-PEST [in Oregon, call 1-800-858-7378)
This Network provides information about pesticides to the general public
and the medical, veterinary, and professional communities. Medical and
government personnel may call 1-800-858-7377.
Safe Drinking Water Hotline
1-800-426-4791
Provides information on Safe Drinking Water Act regulations,
lead and radon in drinking water, filter information, and
a list of state drinking water offices.
TSCA Assistance Information Service
202-554-1404
Provides information on Toxic Substances Control Act regulations
and on EPA's asbestos program.
General IAQ Hotline (IAQINFO)
1-800-438-4318
Sponsored by EPA, this hotline provides general information
on indoor air quality and related pollutants.
National Hispanic IAQ Hotline
1-800-725-8312
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health sponsors this hotline
to provide bilingual (Spanish/English) information about various
indoor air pollutants.
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